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DOD HM/HW Handler Course Dates Posted
9/14/2011
The DOD HM/HW Handler Course is scheduled for the following times:
1 NOV 11 - 0800-1600 - Refresher
2-4 NOV 11 - 0800-1600 - Initial
28 FEB 12 - 0800-1600 - Refresher
This course should be taken by military or civilian personnel (and their supervisors) who handle, package, store, transport, or manage hazardous materials or wastes. This course should be taken by environmental, safety, and industrial hygiene professionals, managers, and installation support staff responsible for hazardous compliance. The curriculum includes a general overview of hazardous material and waste regulations as they relate to handler`s jobs, identification, and labeling requirements, health hazards, storage compatibility, spill response, and hazardous waste classification. The course is intended to satisfy the requirement of yearly RCRA (40 CFR 260-265) training for hazardous waste handlers. Contact the HW Program Manager if you have any questions as to whether you need to take this course at 255-0487.
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